Somerset West and Taunton

📣 Somerset's five councils have now become one. This account is no longer active and will not be monitored, but you can follow the new #SomersetCouncil account here 👉 @SomersetCouncil

A farewell message from the Chair of SWT, Cllr Hazel Prior-Sankey.👋

From tomorrow all waste services are part of #SomersetCouncil It's a fond farewell to SWP by name, but you shouldn't see any change other than website info moving to somerset.gov.uk/waste We're staying put on Twitter & Facebook 🙂 @somersetcouncil @SWTCouncil @MendipCouncil

We are extremely proud to have collaborated with Arosol Art and @SWTCouncil to produce this beautiful mural on Staplegrove Bridge in #Taunton we consulted the community and local heritage expert Tom Mayberry to inspire our design to incorporate historic scenes. #mural #community

From tomorrow all 5️⃣ councils in Somerset will be replaced by a single #SomersetCouncil. Please follow the new #SomersetCouncil Twitter account over at @SomersetCouncil. 🙂

☀️🌸🐰🌷🐣🌸☀️ Find out what's happening in #Taunton during the Easter Holidays! Pop into the Taunton Visitor Centre for your FREE copy or Download a copy from our website... More info... visitsomerset.co.uk/taunton/news/2…

A single number. A single website. Your #SomersetCouncil launches this week! 🚀 On 1 April 2023, 5⃣ councils become 1⃣ & the new council plan outlines some of the key priorities. One of which is being a healthy and caring Somerset! Find out more here 👉 somersetnewsroom.com/2023/03/01/one…

We've obtained special protection from @FieldsInTrust to preserve Galmington, Comeytrowe and French Weir parks as recreational spaces for future generations🛡️🌷🌳 somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/news/fields-in…

It's the final countdown til @SWTCouncil @MendipCouncil @Southsomersetdc @SedgemoorDC and Somerset County Council are replaced by one new Somerset Council I've been on a whistlestop tour ahead of the big change on 1 April 🎥 by @mrwanger 🍦 by Burnham-on-Sea!

The Chair of @SWTCouncil, Councillor Hazel Prior-Sankey and the Mayor of Taunton, Councillor Sue Lees were delighted to present a cheque to their chosen charity for 2021-2023, @CR_UK Taunton Branch, during this evenings final meeting of Full Council. 🤩👏🏻@Taunton_TC

Following our Neighbourhood Energy Efficiency PRJ launch in Feb, we've now secured an extra £2.5m w/ SW #NetZero Hub to fund energy improvements, helping to make SWT homes warmer & cheaper to heat🏡🔥💰 somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/SHDEnergyEffic… #Decarbonisation #Retrofit #Funding #EndFuelPoverty

4️⃣ days until there's a single council contact point making it easier and simpler for residents, businesses and communities. 📞 A single number. 🌐 A Single website. Your Somerset Council!

Take a day out @SWTCouncil knowign they keep you connected with #wifi so you are safe #online by being @befriendlywifi certified #befriendlywifi #onlinesafety friendlywifi.com/be-an-approved…

A Place Plan for Wellington – to inform decisions about our town’s development, regeneration and conservation – will be discussed by @SWTCouncil tomorrow. Full story via this link: bit.ly/3KdMKVG

@SomersetWLotto’s latest bolt-on prize draw is now open!🎱☘🏆 #SupportLocal causes & play btw now & Sat, 29 Apr & you could win a new iPhone 14 Pro & series 8 Apple Watch to stay connected whilst on the move, c/o @GatherwellLtd🍏⌚️📱 somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/SWLottoSpringB… #GivingBack #Charity

Notice for the 4 May #Taunton Town Council elections has now been published📢👇 somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/TTCNoticeOfEle… Nomination packs are available at Deane House for completion & return btw 28 Mar & 4pm, 4 Apr✅ Remember to register to vote at a polling station (bring ID), by post/proxy🗳️

Due to dying out/public risk, we & @SomersetCouncil have removed 4 trees at #Taunton’s Market House to be replaced w/ better urban varieties in line w/ our 3-4-1 policy. We’re also funding more trees at the Crescent Car Park from our Environmental & Leisure Improvement Fund PRJ🌳

Just under 1 week until there's a single council contact point making it easier and simpler for residents, businesses and communities. A single number. A Single website. Your Somerset Council! 🚀

#Congratulations to all the volunteers who received Certificates of Thanks during this afternoon's Civic Service at @TauntonMinster. 👏 #proudChair

The Chair of SWT is hosting her civic service at @TauntonMinster this afternoon at 2:30pm. Follow the link below to watch the service live remotely.👇 tauntonminster.org/onlineworship/